YouthReady Program:

A WIA-funded, Yearlong Program for Youth, Ages 14-21 1201 North 15th Street, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26301-1935 Serving Thirteen West Virginia Counties: Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker and UpshurThe YouthReady Program is a year-round in-school program that provides all the elements of a comprehensive youth program. In addition to addressing the educational needs and job skills, the program supports the “whole child” including his or her emotional, psychological, and physical needs. The program is staffed by highly qualified, caring advocates and mentors with experience in assessment, instruction, and skills development strategies for each participant.The YouthReady Program has developed partnerships and collaborations that include all thirteen county school systems in the region: Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, and Upshur; as well as other public service agencies, non-profit organizations and the business community. All provide services and support to assist the participant to meet needs. The YouthReady Program delivers equitable services to eligible In and Out of School youth throughout the region. YouthReady is a one-stop, in-house system where providers can effectively coordinate their youth services.The program delivers its services under the guidance of full-time Youth Advocates. Mentors are assigned to In-School Youth. Teachers and counselors primarily provide in-school mentoring services. These mentors ensure that served youth have the benefit of a caring adult during each stage of development. These professional teams monitor youth progress; address special needs and respond to difficulties as they arise. The YouthReady Program provides work experience, mentoring, tutoring, community service activities, seminars and assistance in post-secondary training, career opportunities, citizenship, and leadership development. All YouthReady activities focus on improving academic achievement; developing educational and workplace behaviors; and encourage the implementation of those behaviors. The YouthReady Program's goal is to assist youth in gaining the skills that prepare them to be productive, employable members of society.Contact Information:In School Program ProvidersAngela Werthiem: (304) 624-6554 ext 278 or (304) 695-1741: Part-Time Program Advocate for: Barbour, Braxton, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, and Upshur, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, and Taylor Counties.Fred Oldaker: (304) 624-6554 ext 251 or (304) 695-2874Part-Time Program Advocate (4 days/week) for:Barbour, Braxton, Preston, Randolph, Tucker, and Upshur, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, and Taylor Counties.Out of School ProvidersHuman Resource Development Foundation, INC. (HRDF): (304) 623-6367 or (304) 296-8223Serving: Barbour, Braxton, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, Upshur